TSDK - Human Resource Specialist

Description: 
TSD is searching for a Human Resources Specialist to assist in providing direct support to the Human Resources department and employees at TSD. The HR Specialist will be trained and responsible for a variety of HR functions associated directly with TSD and the TN Department of Education. 

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field required 
• Preferred experience in education human resources 
• SLPI:ASL rating of Intermediate required; SLPI:ASL rating of Intermediate Plus or above preferred. 
• Proficiency in computer skills including all Microsoft Office platforms and Office 365 

Terms of Employment: Full time executive 12-month employee 

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience and degree 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
• Coordinate employee FMLA leave between employee’s and TDOE 
• Coordinate employee Workers Compensation claims 
• Submit Edison entries for position reclassifications and employee hiring. 
• Conduct employment investigations and investigative support as assigned 
• Submit employee changes for reporting structure to TDOE 
• Coordinate performance management process to ensure managers are completing performance management steps throughout the year. 
• Assist employees with travel and expense report claims in Edison 
• Train staff and managers in assigned areas in HR-related areas, potentially including Policy, Reporting Time, Performance Management, General TSD Expectations, and Processes. 
• Provide support for employees on benefits, answering basic to moderate level benefits questions and resolving benefits issues 
• Analyze leave and attendance documents and reporting accuracy 
• Assist with orientation and new hire onboarding processes 
• Develop letters, documents, reports, PowerPoint presentations, and Excel workbooks regularly 
• Work with hiring managers to write clear job descriptions to fit position needs 
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop HR initiatives and improve business processes 
• Occasional travel including day trips and overnight trips to attend HR conferences, meetings, recruiting events, and more 
• Provide additional HR support as reasonably assigned in a variety of HR-related fields. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 
• Receptive and expressive communication skills 
• Skilled in providing effective customer service 
• Ability to work in teams to achieve expected work outcomes 
• Knowledge of human resources practices and procedures 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment 
• Comfortable communicating difficult information to employees 
• Skilled with computer systems and ability to learn new systems and software 
• Comfortable working with TSD upper management, TN Department of Education, and Department of Human Resources staff and managers 
• Ability to think abstractly in situations to determine best solutions 
• Knowledge of policy and law related to human resources and employment procedures and practices 
• Ability to begin and execute work assignments independently 
• Important skills with attention to detail and accuracy with reports and data entry 

Benefits: Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement pension, 401(k) match, employee assistance program, personal and sick leave (PTO) and more. A full listing of employee benefits can be found here Benefits Link. 

The applicant selected for this position must complete full background checks including fingerprinting. Background checks will be completed through TBI, FBI, DCS, TN Registry of Sexual Offenders, and TN Registry of Abuse.